Description
Succulent slow cooker French dip sandwiches deliver mouthwatering layers of tender beef and melted cheese between crusty rolls. Juicy roast beef dripping with savory au jus creates a classic comfort meal that satisfies hearty appetites with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.4 lb beef chuck roast
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 (12 oz) can or bottle of beer (or beef broth)
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 hoagie rolls or French bread, sliced
- 6 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsps butter (for toasting rolls)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Seasoning Prep: Generously coat chuck roast with a robust blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Liquid Immersion: Transfer seasoned roast to slow cooker and complement with a flavor-building mixture of caramelized onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, beer (or broth), and rich beef broth, creating a deeply aromatic braising liquid.
- Slow-Cooking Transformation: Allow roast to tenderize and develop complex flavors by cooking on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until meat effortlessly falls apart with minimal fork pressure.
- Meat Preparation: Carefully extract roast from cooking liquid, shredding into succulent, tender strands; simultaneously strain remaining liquid to create a robust au jus dipping sauce.
- Sandwich Assembly: Lavishly butter hoagie rolls and toast until golden and crisp in skillet or under broiler, then layer generously with shredded beef and crown with melty provolone or Swiss cheese.
- Final Presentation: Return sandwiches briefly to broiler, allowing cheese to transform into a bubbling, golden blanket; serve immediately alongside warm au jus for an immersive dining experience.
Notes
- Allow chuck roast to reach room temperature before seasoning to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Select a fatty cut of chuck roast for richer, more succulent meat that falls apart effortlessly during long cooking periods.
- Avoid adding excessive liquid in the slow cooker; just enough to cover the bottom prevents diluting the meat’s natural flavors and ensures concentrated broth.
- Watch carefully when broiling cheese to prevent burning; aim for golden-brown edges and fully melted consistency for the perfect sandwich finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg